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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1926
Page
1
Reports from Drumcollagher detail a devastating fire in a temporary moving picture hall. Fifty to sixty people reportedly died as the wooden shed structure burned, with bodies incinerated beyond easy identification. The hall, reached by a narrow ladder and barred windows, collapsed after the floor supports gave way.
A telegram reports Ray Mangold and his wife 21, drowned at Lake Arrowhead near Los Angeles. Bodies not yet recovered. The couple married October 8 1925 in Buchanan Michigan and had lived in South Bend and Los Angeles. Relatives await further word on recovery and burial plans.
Yesterday Orville Elder spoke to the Rotary Club about a trip to northern regions. He described Iceland with few trees but many flowers, Norway with inland ship tours to view mountains, and a Rotary club meeting in London, among other notes from his journey.
The Odd Fellows of Washington county postponed their Labor Day picnic at Chautauqua Park due to wet grounds and muddy roads. Organizers canceled the event on Sunday and did not set a new date.
Marengo Iowa September 7 the bodies of Andrew Coon and Frank Jones were found on a bridge over the Iowa river a half mile from Marengo The men from Brooklyn Iowa were crushed to death in their automobile which broke through the railing and turned over It happened last night but the bodies were not found until seven o clock this morning Jones was choked to death by the car while Coon suffered a crushed chest
Benjamin K. Stone, Marshalltown Civil War veteran and former Civil War Music Association president, will visit Washington Friday to perform on the snare drum from his service days. He will demonstrate Civil War drumming at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs H T Carris, three miles west of town, inviting local fifers and drummers to bring their instruments and join in the martial music.
J A Porter and other visitors conduct business. several residents travel to Burlington Des Moines Ada Iowa and Colorado. A child suffers minor injuries from a car incident. local workers and shoppers are noted with several arrivals and departures and two marriages licensed in Wellman and Brighton.
Wisconsin voters face a high profile primary with Senator Irvine Lenroot opposing Governor John Blaine for the Republican nomination. The campaign centers on Lenroot’s World Court leadership and La Follette’s backing, while issues of prohibition and restraint influence New Hampshire and Nevada contests as federal alignment shapes the ballot.
M. J. Kennelly 64 a former Rock Island division superintendent and Davenport Eldon district official dropped dead at his brother in law’s home in Illinois City after a visit. A native of Ireland he served as a major in World War I and later lived in El Dorado Arkansas. He is survived by his widow and daughter Catherine Bullion. Funeral plans pending word from El Dorado.
Riverside observed Labor Day with a community picnic that drew several hundred people. The wet grounds forced the event to move from the city park to St Mary's school hall. A home talent program ran in the afternoon and Edward O Connor of Iowa City gave the evening address. A Riverside baseball beat Washington 2 to 1 in the afternoon game.
Clifford Moore aged 16 told police Frank McKeague now jailed admitted killing a woman after claiming no other man could come between them. McKeague denied involvement after hours of questioning as autopsy showed the victim suffered a crushing frontal skull fracture before a gunshot.
Trap shooters from across the southeast town travel to Washington for a gun tournament Thursday. About fifty participants expected, starting at ten and running until late. The Washington Gun club sponsors with J Wealls and W B Edwards in charge. An eight event program has one dollar entries to cover prizes for high gun, low gun, and long run. Lunch and shells provided on grounds on the Al Hays property past the overhead bridge on the county home road.
The 1926 Dutch Creek fair drew a larger crowd and posted greater receipts and profits for the valley church than the two prior years. A kind weather day preceded a rainy night that flooded grounds. Rev. C. W. Klein and locals including Col. O. W. Brookhart and Alex Miller were thanked for their contributions, with many participants and prizewinners listed across livestock and produce contests.
The record lists winners for cattle and hogs with breed and prize amounts. Holstein cows and bulls led by Fred Altenbernd and Son receive top prizes in multiple divisions, along with winners Francis Feltz Roy Wells and W C Hotle for Holstein and Hereford entries. Hog results are noted but partial.
City officials face a costly replacement for antiquated sewers after heavy rains flood cellars and basements. An expert survey is planned to prepare a complete, systematic plan with cost estimates to present to the public. Also, the fire bell from the old city hall will be installed in the new municipal tower with an electric alarm to replace the siren.
Judge Henry F. Wagner of Sisourney holds court in Washington as the term begins. Preliminary steps toward organizing the term were taken by the court and attorneys. Des Moines attorney H. M. Havner asks the court to rule on paying the audit cost of the closed Farmers and Merchants State Bank from funds in the receiver’s hands.
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